Navigating Concealed Risk in High-Achieving Students
Navigating Concealed Risk in High-Achieving Students
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This presentation explores the intricacies of identifying concealed risks and somatic preoccupations in a high-achieving student. It focuses on an 18-year-old male leaving certificate student referred to healthcare services following an intentional overdose. Key themes include an 8-month decline marked by hypersomnia, reduced appetite, and hopelessness stemming from academic disappointments, while addressing challenges in recognising and managing concealed risks in young adults.